15 White Lies Were All Guilty of Telling on Our Resume

15 White Lies Were All Guilty of Telling on Our Resume When it comes to writing our Resume  were all guilty of bending the truth slightly in our favour. Nothing too dramatic of course, just a few little white lies here and there that will make us sound that bit more employable. Here are a handful of some of the most common white lies that people put on their Resume. Actually lets not call them liesmore like embellishing reality! 1) I have great communication  skills. What you really mean: I  hate people, but Im a wonderful actor. 2) Im an extremely  hardworking individual. What you really mean: I need money, so I guess Ill do what it takes. 3) Im a team player. What you really mean:  As long as everyone agrees that my way is the best way. 4) Im incredibly  organised. What you really mean: I have all my appointments recorded super efficiently in my diarywait, WHERE  is my diary? 5) I work well under pressure. What you really mean: Ill probably have a nervous break down the second a deadline approaches. 6) Im fluent  in French and Spanish. What you really mean:  Im pretty efficient when it comes to ordering a beer  on holiday. 7) I have experience in ______. What you really mean: I use the term experience loosely. Ive heard of it 8) Im willing to work overtime. What you really mean:  You better be paying me for every additional minute over my contracted hours. 9) Im always willing to help others. What you really mean: I once showed a new member of staff where the bathroom was. 10) Im really enthusiastic and full of energy. What you really mean: Just fuel me with coffee and Im good to gountil 3pmthen I need chocolate. 11) I have a really good telephone manner. What you really mean: By no means will you call me when an email will suffice. 12) Im experienced in conducting thorough research. What you really mean: Those Trip Advisor reviews didnt read themselves ahead of that trip to Turkey last Summer 13) Im confident at delivering presentations. What you really mean: Public speaking makes me  turn into a sweaty mess and develop a stammer. 14) Im always eager to learn new skills. What you really mean:  As long as its not going to take up any extra time outside of work hours. 15) Im full of ambition. What you really mean: Whatever pays the bills. Oi [top image credit: Shutterstock]